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Concession stand update presented to Sheridan City Council

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The Sheridan City Council in its first meeting of the year heard an update on concession stand renovations at the city’s ballpark. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the top of the current facility will be renovated, and the downstairs restrooms will be remodeled and... Read More.
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Governor proposes $6 billion budget

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a $6 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that includes increases for public schools. services for the developmentally disabled and higher starting salaries for state troopers. The Republican governor, who leaves office... Read More.

Congressman Crawford positive for COVID-19

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford has tested positive for COVID-19, his staff said Monday. In a statement, the 55-year-old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week. It was unclear whether he has received a booster... Read More.
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COVID closes Jefferson County courthouse

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday announced that the county courthouse will be closed this week because of the pandemic. In a memo released Monday morning Robinson said this. Due to the pandemic surge, several county offices have employees out with Covid-19 infections. The Courthouse... Read More.

Northwest Arkansas motorcycle rally relocates

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A large motorcycle rally in northwest Arkansas that hasn’t been held for the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic is moving to a new city. Organizers of the Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally announced Thursday that this year’s rally will... Read More.
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2 killed in Drew County accident

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Two people were killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Thursday night. According to a preliminary report, Drew Anthony Thomas, 22, of Monticello and Talia Latrice Pirtle, 21, of Memphis were killed when the 2000 Toyota driven by Thomas, that was southbound on State... Read More.

More schools switching to virtual because of COVID

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More Arkansas schools announced shifts to virtual classes Thursday as the state continued to see record increases in COVID-19 cases. The North Little Rock School District announced that there would be no on-site instruction, after-school activities or athletic events at... Read More.
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Boozman, others oppose vaccine mandate

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and congressional Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding Friday’s case considering the Biden Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health... Read More.

Judge denies request to recuse in redistricting lawsuit

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says he won’t recuse himself from hearing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps, rejecting complaints from groups who cited his connections to the state’s Republican attorney general and governor. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky on... Read More.
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Human remains reportedly found in Drew County

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Human remains have been found in Drew County, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The paper reported that the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received a call Dec. 27 from a hunter regarding what were described as “human skeletal remains” that were located in a wooded... Read More.

A&P Commission promotes Cunningham

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The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission promoted Jimmy Cunningham, Jr. to Tourism Development Director, effective Jan. 1. In this role, Cunningham will manage tourism product development initiatives to build Pine Bluff as a premier destination for cultural heritage tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, and culinary tourism.... Read More.
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